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Amsterdam: 75-Min Canal Cruise with Historic VR Experience

Guests experiencing 17th Century Historic Luxury VR Cruise in Amsterdam.
People wearing VR headsets on a luxury boat tour in Amsterdam.
Historic luxury boat on Amsterdam canal near a drawbridge, part of 17th Century VR Cruise.
Passengers enjoying the Amsterdam Historic Luxury VR boat tour.

Duration

1 hr 15 min

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    • See Amsterdam on a luxury boat on a 75-min cruise along the city’s UNESCO-listed canals with a welcome drink in hand.

    • Step into the 17th century with a VR experience at 7 locations (15 mins total). Equipped with VR glasses, see the city’s transformation from the 1600s to the present day in 360° footage.

    • Admire the canal houses, bridges, and waterways of present-day Amsterdam, then watch as they transform into their 17th-century past with VR.

    • Learn from the audio commentary for added depth and context to the historical sights around you, which, together with the VR experience, tell a cohesive and exciting story about the history of Amsterdam.

    • 75-min Amsterdam Canal cruise

    • Luxurious closed boat

    • 7 VR animations (15 mins total)

    • Audio tour and VR experience available in Dutch or English

    • Welcome drink

    • Food

    • Additional drinks

  • TOTAL DURATION75 minutes
    MODE OF TRANSFERBoat

    1 Boarding point

    Leidsekade 101

    Get direction

    Sights covered

    Leidsegracht

    Leidsegracht

    De Herengracht

    De Herengracht

    De Amstel

    De Amstel

    De Zwanenburgwal en de Oudeschans

    De Zwanenburgwal en de Oudeschans

    De Kromme Waal

    De Kromme Waal

    Het Oosterdok

    Het Oosterdok

    De Nieuwe Herengracht

    De Nieuwe Herengracht

    H'ART Museum

    H'ART Museum

    De Stadhouderskade

    De Stadhouderskade

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 130 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Oct 2025
    It was an amazing experience and a high light of my stay in Amsterdam. It was informative,
    Oct 2025
    It was an amazing experience and a high light of my stay in Amsterdam. It was informative,
    Oct 2025
    entertaining and beautiful. I highly recommend it.
    Oct 2025
    entertaining and beautiful. I highly recommend it.
    Oct 2025
    This was simply amazing. I have lived in Amsterdam now for 6 years but still learned so much and really appreciated the context of 400 years ago!! The host was super kind and attentive, and the skipper very smooth. Thank you very much, I’ll be recommending!
  • What to bring

    • Dress appropriately for the weather, as boarding and disembarking are outdoors.

    • Consider bringing a camera or smartphone for photos. Please note: VR headsets are only used during specific segments.

    What’s not allowed

    • Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed on board for safety reasons.

    • Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.

    • Outside food and beverages, smoking, alcohol, and drugs are strictly prohibited on the boat.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is not wheelchair or pram/stroller accessible.

    Additional information

    • Please arrive at least 15 mins before departure.

    • The experience is suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

    • The VR headset is only worn during specific segments of the tour; most of the boat ride is without a headset.

    • The audio tour and VR animation are available in Dutch and English.

    • The boat is covered and heated in colder weather.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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